Consciously Choosing Organic Skin Care

Organic Skin Care

Left-right, up-down, hot-cold, artificial-pure, most things have an opposite. When it comes to choosing between conventional ingredients or certified organic, our choice really matters. [Read more...]

Interview with Narelle Chenery, The Mother of Eco Beauty

Narelle Chenery, creator of the Miessence certified organic product range, was recently interviewed by Shelly Ballestero. Here is the interview as seen in A Distinctive Style Magazine. [Read more...]

Identifying False Organic Claims

The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has written an excellent article about organic claims which will help you to better understand what’s happening in the organic industry. A strong comprehension of the facts makes it easier for you to identify what really is natural and organic, and why it’s important to carefully read labels and not take them at face value. Included in the article is valuable information for Australians about their consumer rights, and how to report misleading and false organic claims. [Read more...]

Greenwashing and “Organic Cheater” Brands Exposed

Finally! Greenwashing and ‘Organic Cheater Brands’ are starting to get their well-deserved comeuppance. Many companies desiring to cash in on the growing organic market have unethically made claims and even developed skin and body care products with the desire to mislead well-meaning, health conscious consumers.

Greenwashing takes place when a company advertises a product such as body wash or moisturizer as being organic and it may contain only 1-2% organic ingredients, if that. [Read more...]